Poppy Seed Chicken

Poppy Seed Chicken

from cocoandash.com
Dinner
45 min
8 servings

A chicken casserole with a rich and creamy sauce and crispy buttery topping!

Ingredients

  • 2 poundschicken breast ((about 3-4 breasts cut into bite sized pieces) )
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonpepper
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil ((or cooking oil of your preference))
  • 2 canscream of chicken soup ((10.5 ounces each))
  • 16 ouncessour cream
  • 2and ½ cups crushed ritz crackers ((about 2 full sleeves))
  • 6 tablespoonsmelted butter
  • 1 teaspoonpoppy seeds ((plus more for sprinkling on top))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x9 square baking dish with non-stick spray.

  2. 2

    Mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cut your chicken into bit size pieces and sprinkle with the seasoning.

  3. 3

    Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook your chicken until slightly browned and just cooked throughout. Make sure not to over cook since it's going back in the oven.

  4. 4

    Add your chicken to the baking dish.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, mix together your sour cream and **cream of chicken soup, and 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds. Once combined, spread this on top of the chicken.

  6. 6

    Add your butter to a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave.

  7. 7

    Crush the ritz crackers, I like to just crush them in their original sleeve but you could also add them to a large zip-top bag to crush. Once crushed, add them to the melted butter and toss to coat.

  8. 8

    Spread the ritz crackers over the top of the cream mixture then sprinkle the top of the dish with a bit more poppy seeds.

  9. 9

    Place in the oven for 25 minutes (uncovered) until the top gets a little browned. You may want to set your baking dish on top of a sheet tray in case you have any liquid that bubbles over.

  10. 10

    After cooking, let it cool for about 15 minutes before serving. ENJOY!!